Research Fellow in Computational Surface Science (109610-0824)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Duration: 24 months

About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Reinhard Maurer (Professor) at R.Maurer@warwick.ac.uk.

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join a project on “Light-driven ultrafast dynamics at surfaces” in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Warwick as part of the group of Prof. Reinhard Maurer which spans the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Physics. In this role you will be performing first principles-based simulations for the description of light and electron-driven reaction dynamics in the context of heterogeneous catalysis, photoelectrocatalysis, and photophysics.

The project takes place in a large and vibrant interdisciplinary research group and will provide you with space and resources for your personal career and profile development, combining method development, application to real-world problems, and collaboration with experimental groups. Your project will complement ongoing work by other members in the group working towards common goals. The contract is for a fixed term of 24 months.

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.  

About You

You might have a background in computational chemistry, theoretical condensed matter physics, computer science, or a similar field. You love working on hard problems that live at the boundary of theoretical method and computational software development. You enjoy working in a team where you contribute your expertise and skill set to deliver an ambitious research vision and where you can contribute to the training of PhD and Master’s students. You are excited about opportunities to communicate with international collaborators across disciplinary and cultural boundaries.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure. 

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 11.55 pm

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button.